Gardens

Bargany is a much-loved family home and private garden, available for special events and open for public enjoyment each May.

The Gardens first came into being in the late 18th Century, with plans by Thomas White and George Robertson in 1774, and there was a subsequent series of gardeners associated with the house, up to W S Gilpin in the 1820s. It is mainly his work that remains now in the present day.

In the Walled Garden, a ‘pineapple house’ was added by John Hay, circa 1818. This is no longer standing but the base can still be seen, as well as the outline of the original building. Look for trees like the snake bark maple and tulip trees, the Chilean flame tree, magnolia and many others — including cherry tree coverage over the path, a particularly beautiful feature in season.

Nowadays the maintenance of the gardens still remains with the family. Most recently the gardens as you see them today are thanks to Sally Anne Dalrymple Hamilton who has re-developed it over the years following a huge storm in the winter of 1998. The time and effort spent over decades are evident today as you explore the gardens for yourself.

We will be opening daily for the month of May on Thursday 1st May 2025, 10am - 5pm

10am - 5pm
£3 per adult (Under 16s go free)
Dogs welcome on leads
Parking is limited and on a first come, first serve basis - please do not park on the grass
No barbecues

We have signs up with a QR code for card payments at all of the car parks. This can also be paid in advance using the button below, or there will be honesty boxes at all of the car parks for those who would prefer to use cash.

We do also still have some of our Hereford meat available frozen. Please let us know if you'd like to order any to collect with your gardens visit entry will be free for orders over £30. Current availability is listed on our Hereford Beef Meat Boxes page, linked below.

It's lovely to see so many people enjoying the gardens. At peak times parking is limited and we ask you not to park on the grass and to consider coming back later if possible. Please feel free to call us to check how busy the gardens are on 01465 871249.